Post by mick on Mar 4, 2015 5:18:55 GMT
This is yet another walk that I have done so many times I could almost do it blindfolded and yet it still keeps drawing back why I just don’t know, its as if I don’t do it at least three times a year I will miss something, but then it is rather special as you will find out for yourselves when you do it.
The walk starts in one of the many lay-bys or car parks just past Bamburgh Castle, and follows the road past Harkess Rocks past Blackocks point and the lighthouse to the golf course, from here it’s a simple case of following the well marked coastal route round the edge of the golf course down to the dunes overlooking Budle bay, from there follow the path past Heather cottages to Kiln point and then onto the beach and head back.
There is nothing from stopping you walking past where you parked the car up and head further down the coastline past the castle and cutting back via the dunes and using one of the many footpaths.
First photo looking down at Stag Rock painted on a section of Harkess Rocks
Close up, I am almost certain that there is a tail behind this painting but I have never had time to find out, so if you know anything doesn’t be shy just post away.
The light house at Blackrock point with a very distant holy Island in the background
I should point out that from the car park to the light house there are several bench seats placed at various locations.
My better half Yvonne, we are walking along the edge of the golf course now, there is lots of paths where you can cut down onto the beach if you want to.
Looking across Budle Bay towards Holy Island.
That dark spot in the middle of the photo is the remains of an old wooden hulk; we went out for a look see on another day after carefully checking the tides. (But that’s for another day)
Entering the dunes looking out towards the bay (the sun has decided to come out)
And again
Another shot
The path heading down
Looking out , sometimes this sand is flat and smooth other times its completely different , if you are lucky you may spot a few seals laying about on these sandy banks , today there where none.
The remains of an old ruined coal loading terminal (from some long forgotten era)
There is an old smelly pill box here as well,
Now on the beach at Budle Bay
Looking towards the old navigation towers at Guile point (this was taken at max zoom) however we did pop up there for another walk but that’s for another day
Walking back now looking up at the dunes we just came from.
Shots as we walk back, the beaches up here are massive and the tides not even fully out yet.
A few shots as we walk back, on a good day you might spot someone if you are lucky.
Heading towards Bamburgh Castle, there is rock sections on the beach here which can be a bit tricky when wet.
Close up
Looking back at the castle
Entering the dunes and starting to make my way back to the car.
Some of the old ruined bits
A few shots as I head towards the car.
Taken from the car on my way home, the bit most people see, I have been informed that you can book up and stay in this castle as it’s still residential in places and they do rent rooms out.
I am going to include this route as an walk for the less able for several reasons,-
There are toilets at Bamburgh as well as tea rooms.
It is possible to get a car down to Kiln Point at the half way point. And if worse does happen there is always a golf buggy that could be used to ferry anyone to the golf club car park. (But I haven’t asked about this, it will be a case of lets mug some one and nick the buggy).
The path is as you would expect short grass on the golf course, and mostly sand for the rest of it.
However because I am feeling truthful I should point out that there is usually a section of soft sand round the mouth of Budle Bay that really is hard work to get through, it only about 400 meters long but believe me you will know it when you are in it. (You only sink about 2 to 3 inches) but as amputees it feels like 2 or 3 foot .
The walk starts in one of the many lay-bys or car parks just past Bamburgh Castle, and follows the road past Harkess Rocks past Blackocks point and the lighthouse to the golf course, from here it’s a simple case of following the well marked coastal route round the edge of the golf course down to the dunes overlooking Budle bay, from there follow the path past Heather cottages to Kiln point and then onto the beach and head back.
There is nothing from stopping you walking past where you parked the car up and head further down the coastline past the castle and cutting back via the dunes and using one of the many footpaths.
First photo looking down at Stag Rock painted on a section of Harkess Rocks
Close up, I am almost certain that there is a tail behind this painting but I have never had time to find out, so if you know anything doesn’t be shy just post away.
The light house at Blackrock point with a very distant holy Island in the background
I should point out that from the car park to the light house there are several bench seats placed at various locations.
My better half Yvonne, we are walking along the edge of the golf course now, there is lots of paths where you can cut down onto the beach if you want to.
Looking across Budle Bay towards Holy Island.
That dark spot in the middle of the photo is the remains of an old wooden hulk; we went out for a look see on another day after carefully checking the tides. (But that’s for another day)
Entering the dunes looking out towards the bay (the sun has decided to come out)
And again
Another shot
The path heading down
Looking out , sometimes this sand is flat and smooth other times its completely different , if you are lucky you may spot a few seals laying about on these sandy banks , today there where none.
The remains of an old ruined coal loading terminal (from some long forgotten era)
There is an old smelly pill box here as well,
Now on the beach at Budle Bay
Looking towards the old navigation towers at Guile point (this was taken at max zoom) however we did pop up there for another walk but that’s for another day
Walking back now looking up at the dunes we just came from.
Shots as we walk back, the beaches up here are massive and the tides not even fully out yet.
A few shots as we walk back, on a good day you might spot someone if you are lucky.
Heading towards Bamburgh Castle, there is rock sections on the beach here which can be a bit tricky when wet.
Close up
Looking back at the castle
Entering the dunes and starting to make my way back to the car.
Some of the old ruined bits
A few shots as I head towards the car.
Taken from the car on my way home, the bit most people see, I have been informed that you can book up and stay in this castle as it’s still residential in places and they do rent rooms out.
I am going to include this route as an walk for the less able for several reasons,-
There are toilets at Bamburgh as well as tea rooms.
It is possible to get a car down to Kiln Point at the half way point. And if worse does happen there is always a golf buggy that could be used to ferry anyone to the golf club car park. (But I haven’t asked about this, it will be a case of lets mug some one and nick the buggy).
The path is as you would expect short grass on the golf course, and mostly sand for the rest of it.
However because I am feeling truthful I should point out that there is usually a section of soft sand round the mouth of Budle Bay that really is hard work to get through, it only about 400 meters long but believe me you will know it when you are in it. (You only sink about 2 to 3 inches) but as amputees it feels like 2 or 3 foot .